The Emperor's New Clothes
1987, English. Directed by David Irving.
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In 19th century Europe, to celebrate the emperor's daughter's betrothal to a rich prince, a group of prisoners are set free. Among them are a pair of con artists who convince the emperor to hire them to tailor the wedding apparel, which they claim will only be visible to intelligent and competent people.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- David IrvingDirector
- Sid CaesarThe Emperor
- Clive RevillPrime Minister
- Robert MorseThe Tailor
- Lysette AnthonyPrincess Gilda
- Susan BerlinLady Christine
- Jason CarterThe Tailor's Nephew
- Julian ChagrinDuke
- Yehuda EfroniHead Guard
- Eli GorensteinSergeant
- Israel GurionWenceslas
- Zachi NoyHiccoughing Man
- Danny SegevPrince Nino
Details
- Released
- 15 May 1987
- Country
- Israel, United States of America
- Written by
- Anna Mathias, Len Talan, David Irving
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What The Emperor's New Clothes is based on
The Emperor's New Clothes is based on The Emperor's New Clothes (1837) by Hans Christian Andersen.
1837
The Emperor's New Clothes
By Hans Christian Andersen
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The Emperor's New Clothes: quick answers
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How long is The Emperor's New Clothes?
The Emperor's New Clothes runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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The Emperor's New Clothes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Emperor's New Clothes is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Emperor's New Clothes on?
The Emperor's New Clothes is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Emperor's New Clothes?
If you liked The Emperor's New Clothes, try Sneakerella, Godspell, John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch.
Who directed The Emperor's New Clothes?
The Emperor's New Clothes (1987) was directed by David Irving and stars Sid Caesar, Clive Revill, Robert Morse.
What is The Emperor's New Clothes based on?
The Emperor's New Clothes is based on The Emperor's New Clothes (1837) by Hans Christian Andersen.